The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal impact and dummy readings indicated good or adequate protection in all body areas. The knees and femurs were well protected and Skoda were able to demonstrate that a similar level of protection would be offered to occupants of different sizes and those sat in different positions. Airbags to protect the chest and the head in a side impact were fitted to the test vehicle. Although they are not standard across the model range, they are expected to be standard equipment in the great majority of sales and met Euro NCAP's requirements for inclusion in the assessment. The airbags helped the car to gain maximum points in the side barrier impact. In the more severe side pole test, chest protection was rated as marginal. Protection against whiplash injury in a rear impact was good.

Total 38.1 Pts / 78%

Good

Adequate

Marginal

Weak

Poor

Crash Test Performance 18.1 Pts

18 months old child

8 Pts

Tested restraint (Fit):
Fair Isofix G0/1

Marginal

36 months old child

10.1 Pts

Tested restraint (Fit):
Fair Isofix G0/1

Adequate

Safety Features 8 Pts

FrontPassenger

2nd rowoutboard

2nd rowcenter

Isofix

i-Size

Integrated CRS

Fitted to the vehicle as standard

Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option

Not Available

CRS Installation Check 12 Pts

Comments

Both child dummies were properly contained by the restraints in the side impact test, their heads being protected from possible impact with parts of the car's interior. A switch in the glove box allows the passenger airbag to be disabled so that a rearward facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. The dangers of using a child seat in that position without first disabling the airbag are clearly explained on a label which is permanently attached to the passenger's sun visor.

Total 16.7 Pts / 46%

Good

Adequate

Marginal

Weak

Poor

Pedestrian Protection

16.7 Pts

Head Impact10.7 Pts

Pelvis Impact0 Pts

Leg Impact6 Pts

Comments

The bumper scored maximum points for the protection offered to pedestrians' leg. However, tests done outside of Euro NCAP's normal test area revealed structures which gave poor protection. Euro NCAP will soon broaden its test areas so that, in the future, such poor areas are included in a vehicle's score. The front edge of the bonnet performed poorly, scoring no points. Some parts of the bonnet offered good protection to the head of a pedestrian but most areas likely to be struck by an adult's head offered poor levels of protection.

Total 5 Pts / 71%

Good

Adequate

Marginal

Weak

Poor

Speed Assistance
0 Pts

Electronic Stability Control
3 Pts

System Name

ESP

Performance

Seat Belt Reminder
2 Pts

Applies To

Front seats

Warning

Driver Seat

front passenger(s)

rear passenger(s)

Visual

Audible

Pass

Fail

Not available

Comments

Electronic stability control is standard equipment on most variants throughout Europe and is an option on others. It is expected to be standard equipment in the great majority of sales so qualifies for points in Euro NCAP's assessment. A seatbelt reminder for the driver and front passenger is standard equipment on all variants in Europe.

Specifications

Safety Equipment

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Specifications

Tested ModelSkoda Yeti 2.0TDI 'Ambiente', LHD

Body Type- 5 door SUV

Year Of Publication2009

Kerb Weight1545kg

VIN From Which Rating Applies- applies to all Yetis of the specification tested

ClassSmall Mpv

Safety Equipment

Driver

Passenger

Rear

FRONTAL CRASH PROTECTION

Front Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Belt Pretensioner

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Belt Loadlimiter

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Knee Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

LATERAL CRASH PROTECTION

Side Head Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Side Chest Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Side Pelvis Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

CHILD PROTECTION

Isofix

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Integrated Child Seat

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Airbag cut-off switch

Driver

Passenger

Rear

SAFETY ASSIST

Seat Belt Reminder

Driver

Passenger

Rear

OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS

ESC

ESC

Speed Assistance

Speed Assistance

Note: Other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year.